FAQ - Hall Costume

What is a Hall Costume?

Hall costumes are worn by the casual con-goer for every convention activity. Practicality, comfort, and detail are the major priorities. They are meant for direct interaction with other fen, all day long.

A good hall costume should be practical to wear. You should be able to move freely through all of the tight spaces of the con. A five-foot headdress may look cool, but you could find yourself swinging from the ceiling fans! A flowing cape is good, but only if you learn to control it without knocking down half the inventory in the dealers room. Thank the gods and the ADA that revolving doors are no longer common!

A hall costume needs to be sturdy and comfortable. Since you will be wearing it for many hours at a time, perhaps for many years and cons to come. It jolly well needs easy restroom access!

A hall costume will support a higher level of detail than a stage costume. People will see you at arm's length not twenty feet. Hall costumes, therefore, make better canvases for display of fine bead and needlework, jewelry, or hand props.